Carriage Way Bed & Breakfast

Carriage Way is a traditional, Victorian style building constructed between 1883 and 1885 by Edward and Rosalie Masters for their family. The rooms are named for former owners and individuals who were significant to the history of the home. For many years, the home was very prominent in the city of St Augustine. Then, in the 1940s, the house was converted into apartments. In 1984, this romantic structure was lovingly and extensively restored to its original grandeur, fulfilling a dream of creating what is now a premier St. Augustine, Florida bed and breakfast.

Just imagine strolling down the charming, narrow streets of the “Oldest City” in the United States with its old world charm. Then, imagine walking up to this beautiful 126-year-old Victorian home in the heart of the Historic District. The first thing that captures your eye are the soft, warm colors of the home. Then, you see the two verandas. The white wicker chairs and a porch swing call out to you to sit, relax, and reflect on your day! As you enter the front door, the friendly and hospitable atmosphere is evident and the smell of freshly-baked breads overtakes you. You feel the warmth, as if it were to say, “Welcome Home.”

You are standing in the very center of history. Carriage Way is located just steps from old St. George Street, the walking mall street. It is amid unique and charming shops, museums, historic sites, and beautiful views. Flagler College (the original Ponce de Leon Resort Hotel), 17th century European fort Castillo de San Marcos, many fine restaurants, art galleries, carriage tours, and the waterfront are 1 to 4 short blocks away. “White Glove” Award Winner for the past three years. When traveling to St. Augustine, Carriage Way is the way to stay! All sites within the Historic District are only a 5 to 10 minute stroll from the inn. We have convenient and complimentary off-street parking on site for all of our guests.

Delicious Breakfasts

Freshly baked breads, fresh fruit, orange juice, coffee, tea, wonderful jellies and jams, and delicious hot entrées all await you at breakfast time. Bill strolls over from his home, a block away, to brew the coffee, check the details, and chat with the guests. Breakfast is served from about 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in our beautiful dining room. You also have the option to enjoy your breakfast outdoors on our spacious front porch.

Of course, we think we have a wonderful Florida bed and breakfast, but don't just take our word for it, read on to see what others have had to say about our St. Augustine B&B inn.

"One of the Three Best Bed and Breakfasts in Florida" - Florida Monthly Magazine

Carriage Way has been featured in many newspapers, magazines, and books throughout the United States and abroad. We were selected one of the 125 facilities appearing in "Best Places to Stay in Florida."

The Palm Beach Post ran a feature article and selected Carriage Way as a travel destination in their Sunday morning Travel Section.

Articles have been written including one titled "Carriage Way" in the Star Banner, Ft. Myers News Press, Miami Herald, Jacksonville Times Union, Sunday Oklahoma, and the Sarasota Herald Tribune.

Chosen by "Fodor's Affordable Florida," one of eight lodgings in all of Florida that are "Fodor's Choices."

We are also very proud to have been chosen St. Augustine's Best Bed and Breakfast for 2006 by Folio Weekly!

2008 Superior Small Lodging "White Glove Award" recipient.

Enjoy St. Augustine, Florida lodging at its best when you visit Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast. We want your stay at our St. Augustine inn to be surprisingly memorable. We have gone to great lengths to make sure that our accommodations exceed your expectations. From artfully decorated guest rooms, to delicious breakfasts, we want you to feel like you are being welcomed to your home away from home.

For those that want something extra special for their romantic Florida vacation, we will be happy to provide "Special Touches."
These can add the perfect touch to any romantic Florida getaway. Whether you are enjoying a St. Augustine honeymoon or a birthday getaway, we have a “special touch” that is sure to add extra meaning to your memorable visit. Just ask us and we'll be happy to make the arrangements.
•Roses: As you arrive in your guest room, it will glow of love and affection with a dozen beautifully arranged roses. $40.00
•Carriage Ride: What could be more memorable than a carriage ride around Old St. Augustine? The horse and carriage will pick you up atthe front door and take you for a quiet, romantic or narrative ride in the Historic District. What a wonderful way to top off a special occasion! $65.00
•Breakfast in Bed: Surprise your special person with our delicious breakfast, delivered to your room on wicker bed trays. Just wake up, slip into our Carriage Way robes, and casually savor your breakfast. $25.00
•Sparkling Wine, Wine or Sparkling Juice with two Champagne Flutes: We will have a frosty bottle iced for your arrival. Enjoy the Keepsake Champagne Flutes for the memory of this special occassion.  Or, if you prefer, we'll prepare it for a later time. Pop the cork! Sparkling Wine, $50.00; Wine, $45.00; Sparkling Juice, $40.00
•Fruit and Cheese Tray: This is an ideal accompaniment for your champagne, wine, or sparkling juice. We'll arrange special cheeses and crackers with juicy, plump fruit that will satisfy your taste. Delicious! $25.00
•Cake: A special celebration? For a birthday, anniversary, intimate wedding, special achievement, or whatever, we'll provide a small cake to celebrate the moment. Normally $20.00
•Gourmet Picnic Lunch: A romantic, gourmet picnic may just top off your special visit. We'll fill a huge picnic basket with a delicious picnic lunch. Just spread the blanket out on the lawn of the Castillo de San Marcos, the beach, or perhaps, the old lighthouse. Picnics are for fun and romance! $40.00
•Sweetheart Package: Enjoy this selection of "Special Touches." When you arrive, you'll find chilled wine or sparkling juice and a beautiful arrangement of roses in your guest room. Then, experience a memorable carriage ride around Old St. Augustine. The next morning, savor breakfast in bed. This complete package can be added to the room you choose for only $150.00.
•Something Else? If you don't see what you want above, or there's something special that you want, ask us. We'll try our best to accommodate you. We want your stay to be a memorable one.

"Thank you very much. It has been very nice staying here. We felt very much cared for and all our extra wishes for breakfast were wonderfully fulfilled! Thanks for all the good suggestions for places to visit as well as restaurants to eat. We had a great time and enjoyed being so close to the center that we could come back for little breaks and enjoy the lovely balcony with the swing, a lot! For Germans, we had the most wonderful weather-considering the fact that our friends have snow and freezing temperatures back home. We enjoyed it a lot! Take care!" - M. and E., Stuttgart, Germany

"Thank you for everything! You know the true meaning of "Relax" and providing "Hospitality"! See you again!" - C. and S. (Sisters Getaway) , Brandon, FL

"Well, it's no surprise that everything here at Carriage Way was great! I'm already excited about October!...aren't you?!! My new favorite is Diane's Cake!! I'm going to try to make it, hope it turns out as good as yours! Every time I add a piece to my thighs, I'll think of Diane and how sweet she was when I stopped by the Carriage Way eight years ago to drop off a gift for Honeymooning friends. Little did we know what we were missing by not staying here at that time. It has been a great 4th of July Holiday! We Love you guys!" - E. and D., Lithia, FL

"It was a pleasure for us to stay in your bed and breakfast. We are travel agents from Germany and we travel a lot all over the world. But this bed and breakfast and your very good support and your friendly advice are incredible. Congratulations, you know how to serve your guests." - K. and J., Munich, Germany

"We've had a great time as usual. This is our 8th year celebrating our anniversary here, this time our 24th anniversary. Also, a great place for our Christmas get together with our best friends. Larry, the food was very good as usual." - J. and C., Longwood, FL

"We had a terrific time here. You were incredibly friendly, gracious and accommodating. Without a doubt the best B&B we've stayed at and we've been doing our 'girls getaway' for 12 years now! We'll both definitely be back. The food was great and plentiful, the room immaculate." - J. and S., Ormond Beach, FL

"This weekend could not have been any better...your superior hospitality, friendliness, and warmth in this amazing Victorian have given us exactly what we were hoping to find. This has now become a 'must do many times again' getaway, and we will go to no other bed and breakfast in town than Carriage Way!" - N. and V., Orlando, FL